Animas River
Descends from old mining country past Silverton, through Animas Canyon alongside the narrow-gauge railroad to Durango, then runs south into New Mexico past Aztec to meet the San Juan at Farmington.
Weather at the Animas River (National Weather Service) ↗
River facts
| Length | 126 miles |
|---|---|
| Source | North and West Forks near Animas Forks, San Juan County, Colorado |
| Mouth | Joins the San Juan River at Farmington, New Mexico |
| States | Colorado, New Mexico |
Boat ramps and launches
Orange dots on the map. Tap a name to open it in Google Maps. Public ramps and launches along the Animas River in New Mexico, from OpenStreetMap. The list may be incomplete, so check the state wildlife agency for current access.
- Boat ramp (37.309, -107.856) Unnamed in OpenStreetMap Nearest bait shop: Duranglers, 2.8 mi
Closest bait shops
Blue squares on the map. Tap a name to open the shop's website, or its location in Google Maps if it has none listed. Bait and tackle shops closest to the river's ramps, from OpenStreetMap. Call ahead for hours and live bait.
- Duranglers 923 Main Avenue No phone listed
Fishing regulations
Check the state agency for river-specific rules, seasons and limits before you fish:
- Colorado: Colorado Parks and Wildlife ↗
- New Mexico: New Mexico Department of Game and Fish ↗
Facts from Animas River (Wikipedia) ↗ · Boat ramps and bait shops: OpenStreetMap contributors · River course: U.S. Geological Survey